Maxfield Parrish
American painter and illustrator (1870–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the American painter and illustrator. For the British fashion label, see Maxfield Parrish (clothing).
Maxfield Parrish (July 25, 1870 – March 30, 1966) was an American painter and illustrator active in the first half of the 20th century. He is known for his distinctive saturated hues and idealized neo-classical imagery. His career spanned fifty years and was wildly successful: the National Museum of American Illustration deemed his painting Daybreak (1922) to be the most successful art print of the 20th century.[1]
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Maxfield Parrish | |
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Born | Frederick Parrish (1870-07-25)July 25, 1870 |
Died | March 30, 1966(1966-03-30) (aged 95) |
Nationality | American |
Education | Haverford College |
Known for | Painter, illustrator |
Spouse | Lydia Ambler Austin (1872–1953) |
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